Jesus’ hometown from toddler-age through early manhood was Nazareth. The Bible says in Matthew 2: 23: “So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’” HHHMMM . . . . Try to find that reference in the Old Testament – you won’t be able to. So what does Matthew mean, and why did God the father plan for Jesus to grow up in Nazareth? Today, we will learn how beautifully human political history intersects with God’s divine plan, and what God was doing placing Master Jesus in the hick town of Nazareth. In addition, we’ll resolve the mystery of: “What was said through the prophets.” Bring your thinking caps! We’ll dig deep and gain insight into Jesus’ hometown as he grew up, and learn why it mattered for his public ministry.